Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimising slavery
Past Popes have apologised for Christians' involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. But no Pope has ever publicly acknowledged, much less apologised for, the role that past popes themselves played in giving European sovereigns explicit authority to subjugate and enslave infidels.
Indonesia foils 3-ton pangolin scale smuggling to Cambodia
The Forestry Ministry has arrested a suspect identified as TT in connection with an attempt to smuggle 3,053 kilograms ...
Batang Toru hydropower plant still operating after Sumatera floods
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, informedBatang Toru Hydroelectric Power ...
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Trade Minister urges stronger shrimp exports to Saudi after ban lift
Trade Minister Budi Santoso urged fishery product exporters, particularly shrimp and shrimp products, to intensify ...
Indonesia enters pre-production stage for Scorpene Evolved submarine
The state-owned shipbuilder, PT PAL Indonesia, informed that the development of the Scorpene Evolved-class submarine ...
Indonesia set to finalise e-commerce rule revision
Indonesia aims to complete revisions of its e-commerce regulations this week as the government seeks ...
Govt urges PLN to balance power supply in regions prevent blackouts
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot has urged the state-owned electric utilitycompany PT PLN ...
BI sees no burden for MSME borrowers from BI-Rate at 5.25 pct
Bank Indonesia (BI) is confident that a 50 basis point (bps) increase in the benchmark interest rate (BI-Rate) to 5.25 ...
Assam: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in Guwahati to boost bilateral ties
Reported by NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, is on a two-day visit to Assam starting Sunday, with focus expected on strengthening IndiaBhutan cross-border links and development cooperation. During his stay, he will call on Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Raj Bhavan. The Bhutan Prime Ministers trip follows Prime Minister [] The post Assam: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in Guwahati to boost bilateral ties appeared first on NorthEast Now .
BP Batam oversees US$5 billion investment in AI data center
Batam Free Trade Zone Authority (BP Batam) has secured a strategic investment for an artificial intelligence (AI) data ...
Industry Ministry seeks to boost SMEs' access to SNI certification
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry is collaborating with local Industry and Trade Offices to strengthen industrial ...
Indonesia pushes export growth through new dashboard
Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti stated that Indonesia has enormous export potential, and the Indonesian Export ...
Iran says charging fees for 'navigational services' in Hormuz
Irans remarks come amis growing international concern over Irans tightening control over maritime transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz
All govts in Sumatra fully operational again after disasters: minister
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian asserted that all local governmentsfrom the district and sub-district ...
Changes in exports to DSI do not change obligations for CPO exporters
Trade Minister Budi Santoso confirmed the domestic market obligation (DMO) for crude palm oil (CPO) exporters remains ...
Indonesian, Pakistani navies conduct joint exercise in Java Sea
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) conducted a joint exercise with the Pakistan Navy in the Java Sea last week to strengthen ...
Govt to disburse US$5.6 billion for permanent recovery in Sumatera
Indonesia's government will disburse over US$5.6 billion (Rp100 trillion) in three years for permanent ...
Indonesia's UMKM BISA Ekspor MSME export program hits US$107 million
Indonesias government-backed UMKM BISA Ekspor program for micro, small and medium-sized ...
RI and seven countries strongly condemns Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions
Indonesia, along with seven other countries, strongly condemns the horrific actions of extremist Israeli Minister ...
Bulog records all-time high rice stocks of 5.36 million tons
State-owned logistics company Bulog is currently managing a record-high rice stock of 5.36 million tons, supported by a ...
Cheap market operation ensures food affordability: Governor
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa stated that the cheap food market operation ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Adha ...
Beijing ranks among global megacities with high biodiversity levels
Beijing has recorded more than 7,000 species, placing its biodiversity level among the worlds leading ...
Indonesia pushes inclusive transport for vulnerable groups
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation is strengthening inclusive transportation services for vulnerable groups and ...
Immigration eases return of 9 Indonesians detained by Israel
The Directorate General of Immigration assisted in the repatriation of nine Indonesian volunteers from the Global Sumud ...
BRIN researchers uncover 29 new flora species in Indonesia
Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has announced the discovery of 29 new flora species ...
Indonesian police confirm no sabotage behind Sumatra mass blackout
The Criminal Investigation Agency of the Indonesian National Police confirmed no sabotage involved in the major power ...
Ministry confirms forestry investment opportunities for carbon trading
The Ministry of Forestry emphasized that investment opportunities in Indonesia's forestry sector are increasingly ...
RI to finalize natural resources export rules as state shifts trade
Indonesias Trade Minister Budi Santoso said a ministerial regulation on natural resource exports is expected to ...
Indonesia taps UGM to drive sports innovation with big data technology
The Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports is collaborating with Gadjah Mada University (UGM) to advance sports ...
World Bank warns Bali over five critical challenges
Bali Governor Wayan Koster received input from the World Bank regarding five major issues in Bali that have become ...
A Grand Success! The 2026 China Tourism Day Main Venue Debuts at Canton Tower
On May 19, 2026, the 16th China Tourism Day was successfully held at the Guangzhou City Construction Investment ...
Death toll hits three in Philippine construction collapse, 17 missing
Two workers pinned beneath the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way on May 24, hitting a nearby hotel and killing a Malaysian guest
Indonesia says Israeli raid on Gaza flotilla violates int'l law
The Indonesian government condemns the violence and detention carried out by Israeli forces against volunteers of the ...
Indonesia launches new anti-scam platform through OJK
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is developing the National Fraud Portal within the Indonesia Anti-Scam Center ...
BRIN identifies new spiny eggplant species from Kalimantan
Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has identified a new spiny eggplant species from ...
Gaza hospital says child among three killed in Israeli strike
Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah said it had received the bodies of a couple and their infant after an Israeli strike hit a residental apartment in the Al-Nuseirat camp before dawn.
Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guards
The defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers, the statement said.
Indonesia condemns Somaliland-Israel embassy move, backs Somalia
Indonesia and 17 other countries strongly condemned the Somaliland region's move to open a purported embassy in ...
Indonesian official calls algorithm dominance new digital colonialism
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria warned Indonesia's younger generation about the ...
BRIN, UGM urge protection of rare mangrove species in E Kalimantan
Researchers from Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have ...
Indonesia's BNPB, Australia's DFAT, Unand partner in disaster research
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ...
Nine Indonesians return after Israel detention
All nine Indonesians detained by Israeli forces during the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission ...
Indonesia's Aceh to gain larger role in offshore oil, gas management
Upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas and the Aceh Oil and Gas Management Agency (BPMA) signed a memorandum of ...
Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv
The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools
NTB studies clean energy supergrid project feasibility
The West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government said a feasibility study is needed for a proposed clean energy supergrid ...
Yogyakarta quake survivors' market spurs recovery
Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture said the Survivors Market at the 20th ...
Pertamina, ERIA team up on Indonesia's energy transition
Indonesias state energy company Pertamina has partnered with Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia ...
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia discuss enhanced security for Hajj pilgrims
Indonesias National Police (Polri) sought collaboration with the Presidency of State Security (PSS) of Saudi ...
At least 24 killed, many injured in blast near railway track in Pakistan's Balochistan
The explosion occurred on Sunday, May 24, near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta; Babar Yousafzai, the spokesperson to the Home Minister, said that all relevant institutions have been placed on high alert following an explosion in the city.
Makassar Police seize 6 kg of meth with international link
Makassar Police in South Sulawesiseized more than six kilograms of methamphetamine and arrested seven suspects ...
Ministry to assist rubber farmers to increase productivity, income
Deputy Minister of Transmigration Viva Yoga Mauladi has stated that the Ministry of Transmigration is ready to assist ...
Pakistan PM hails Trump's 'extraordinary efforts to pursue peace' in West Asia
U.S. President Trump said in a statement that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal has been largely negotiated with Iran
Gunman had violent history and possible obsession with White House, says Trump
On May 23, a person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials
BRIN studies tempeh, probiotics for healthy aging
Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency is studying the potential of tempeh and probiotics to support ...
Temperature rising in chemical tank at risk of exploding in California
About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange County, southeast of Los Angeles, after the tank began to leak, sending fumes over a heavily populated area
Indonesian troops boost anti-drone border surveillance
Indonesias military has intensified air surveillance along the West Kalimantan border with Malaysia through ...
Indonesias free meal program reaches 62.45 million people
Indonesias Free Nutritious Food (MBG) program has reached more than 62 million beneficiaries nationwide, ...
Indonesia seeks return of historic Keris from abroad
Culture Minister Fadli Zon said Indonesia is continuing efforts to repatriate historic keris from overseas, including ...
Indonesia, Japan enhance naval cooperation during warship visit
The Indonesian Navys Regional Naval Command III strengthened diplomatic and military ties with the Japanese ...
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-U.S. talks 'very soon'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 23, that a deal with Iran had been largely negotiated, with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was subject to finalisation.
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The strain that causes an often-fatal viral haemorrhagic fever is the primary causative agent in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand Spanish Prime Minister resigns
Tens of thousands of demonstrators carried banners marked with Resignation of the socialist mafia and other slogans, alongside scores of Spanish gold and red flags in the March for Dignity
ANTARA appreciate Saudi Arabia's preparedness for Hajj 2026 facilities
Indonesia's National News Agency (LKBN) ANTARA commended Saudi Arabian government for its detailed preparation of ...
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five
Uganda has confirmed three additional Ebola cases as health authorities work to contain the spreading outbreak
USGS evaluates Kilauea after magnitude 6 quake near Hawaiis Big Island
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Hawaiis Big Island, prompting the United States Geological Survey to assess possible impacts on Kilauea volcano activity
Indonesia's free meals program employs 1.28 million nationwide
Indonesias Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has continued to generate significant economic impact through job ...
Indonesia pushes Giant Sea Wall plan to protect Java's north coast
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said the government is ...
Indonesia pushes massive shrimp farming expansion under Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto believes Indonesia has a major opportunity to become one of the worlds leading shrimp ...
Prabowo attends shrimp harvest in Kebumen, produces Rp2.8B per hectare
President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday reviewed the bumper harvest at the Area-Based Shrimp Farming (BUBK) in Kebumen, ...
Indonesia urges conservation efforts ahead of COP17 biodiversity talks
Indonesian Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has called on the public to take concrete local action to ...
Indonesia trains young talent to build domestic chip industry
Indonesia is training young researchers and engineers to strengthen its semiconductor workforce as the ...
Estonia can be Indias gateway to northern Europe: Envoy Ashish Sinha
Envoy Ashish Sinha highlighted growth opportunities for cooperation in trade, technology and digital innovation
Prabowo commits to stop wealth fund leakage
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto is committed to strengthen food sovereignty and prevent leakage of the ...
Minister urges universities to strengthen research quality
Indonesian Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto urged state universities to improve ...
Prabowo guarantees food self-sufficiency amid geopolitical tensions
President Prabowo Subianto affirmed Indonesia's food self-sufficiency achievement, includingshrimp farming ...
Ministry provides career continuity for National Internship alumni
The Ministry of Manpower is committed to providing career continuity for National Internship alumni as an effort to ...
UNICEF raises alarm over rising violence against children in Bangladesh
UNICEF appealed to the public, media outlets and social media users to respect the rights of the victims and their families by refraining from sharing the victims personal details
Indonesia's PBNU, Malaysia seek stronger Islamic economy cooperation
Indonesia's Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) is seeking stronger cooperation with Malaysia to bolster the ...
Prabowo vows to expand productive pond farms across regions
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed the government's commitment in scaling up the development of ...
PLN confirms Sumatra power outage caused by bad weather
The state-owned electricity company, PT PLN, informed that the mass power outage in Sumatra on Friday (May 22) starting ...
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at Russian oil depot: mayor
As a result of falling UAV debris, a fire broke out at the oil depot. Mayor Andrey Kravchenko wrote on Telegram.
Indonesia charts 5.61 pct growth in Q1 2026, highest since Q3 2022
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that Indonesia's economic growth in the first quarter of 2026 reached ...
Indonesia pushes three pillars in AI policies: Ministry
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs underscored that Indonesia has set three pillars in its ...
Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists
The top US diplomat has made statements offering to support Indias energy needs - but should Delhi give in?
Marco Rubio in India LIVE: Rubio visits Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in addition to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attending a meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers in New Delhi.
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Indonesia continues preparations for Giant Sea Wall project
The Indonesian government continues to oversee preparations for the Giant Sea Wall project along Java's northern ...
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top U.S. intelligence official
Tulsi Gabbard cited her husbands recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer as the reason for resignation
Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but we're not there yet
Mr. Rubio said the United States was in constant communication with the Pakistanis, who are facilitating the talks with Iran
